Agricultural Business and Policy Extension (MU Extension)
The Agricultural Business and Policy Extension program serves rural Missouri by helping farms, agribusinesses and communities understand their opportunities and challenges and to make informed decisions.
About
The Agricultural Business and Policy Extension program serves rural Missouri by helping farms, agribusinesses and communities understand their opportunities and challenges and to make informed decisions. The team is primarily focused on:
- Helping farmers and agribusinesses with decision-making, financial management, taxes and risk mitigation
- Studying relevant industry and value-added agricultural issues
- Sharing how market fundamentals and trade policy may impact agricultural outlook
- Assessing diversification and new business opportunities for farms, businesses and commodity groups
Services Provided
Public Policy and Government Relations
- Missouri Business Issues
Financial Resources and Assistance
- Obtaining Debt Funding
- Bookkeeping/Accounting Software Training
Import and Export Assistance
- Trade Education and Training
Libraries and Research Organizations
- Business Research Resources
Technical Assistance
- Bookkeeping/Accounting Software Training
Training
- Bookkeeping/Accounting Software Training
- Budget, Financial Statements and Cash Flow Training
- Marketing Plan Development and Training
- Trade Education and Training
Starting a Business
- Business Research Resources
Mentoring
- One-on-One Counseling